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September 16, 2008

Xray NT1 Super-Light Solid Axle set

For NT1 racers looking for smart weight savings and optimized rotating weight, Xray have released this ultra-lightweight solid axle as a direct replacement for the standard diff or Multi-Diff. This axle is 56% lighter than the standard Solid Axle, with a hollow axle for super-low rotating weight. The ultra-strong 1-piece solid axle is CNC-machined from world-renowned HUDY Spring Steel, and includes lightweight aircraft aluminium pulley adapter.

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September 16, 2008

Protoform Sophia GT World GT body

Just in time to start testing for the US Indoor Champs and the Snowbirds, Protoform is proud to release the first ‘purpose designed’ body for the new WGT category, the Sophia GT. With its svelte yet functional shape it is sure to set a standard for the WGT class. It’s made to fit all the new 200mm pan car chassis that have been hitting the R/C marketplace as of late. Pulled in genuine .030 lexan it comes with an add-on wing, decal sheet and wing hardware.

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September 15, 2008

Báez & Laureano take Rd9 in Puerto Rico

We received a brief race report from round 9 of the Puerto Rico National Championships run on the newly resurfaced Barceloneta RC Speedway which also has a re-designed layout. Mugen team driver Andy Báez took the Sedan class TQ establishing a new track record with 14 laps in 5:19 and also took the 1/8 class TQ with 14 laps in 5:01 establishing a track record in that class as well. In the outlaw class it was another Mugen team driver Pedro Javier Laureano who TQ’d with 13 laps in 5:06 (new track record) but the rain came down before the finals and the results were taken from qualifying positions giving Andy and Pedro the wins in the major classes.

Thanks to Zobeida Ocasio for the report

September 15, 2008

John Ermen wins Dutch 8th Nats Rd5

The 5th round of the Dutch 1/8th scale nationals was just held in Gouda, a very tight and small track in the centre of the Netherlands. The weather on Saturday was a bit disappointing, because of rain the practice was reduced to only 2 hours in the afternoon. On Sunday the weather was a lot more forgiving and the sun was shining but still a bit cold because of the wind, but this was good for fuel consumption. Qualifying saw Mugen racer Rick V take the pole position ahead of Serpent racer John Ermen in 2nd, with Rik Veenma and Miquel Hereijgers rounding out the top 4. After some semi final action Ilia van Gastel and Daniel van der Drift, who both experienced some difficulties during qualifying, also lined up in the final together with Joey Sorber, Peter Ceysens, Marcel Schouten and Arie Manten.

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September 15, 2008

Jason Frost wins UK 1/8th Nats Rd8

The 8th round of the BRCA 1/8th scale National championships took place last weekend in Mendip. Qualification was extremely close with 4 seconds separating the top 6 places. Neil Diver and Andy North set the early pace in round 1, just failing to make 20 laps after Mark Green suffered from radio problems. In round 3 with the track slower due to higher temperatures, Mark Green made 20 laps to take TQ. In the final Mark blasted away and created a small gap. Andy North was in second but ended up down to last after a racing incident, while up front Jason Frost was catching Green waiting for a little mistake which happened and dropped him down the order. Tim Wood was then on a charge but just not quick enough to catch Jason who came home first for his second BRCA victor, stopping the Serpent domination of the Championship so far this season, while Chris Heath continued his consistency with a comfortable 3rd place finish.

Thanks to Andy North for the report and pictures.

September 12, 2008

Keisuke Fukuda wins Japanese 10th Nats

The Japanese 1/10th scale 200mm Nationals took place last weekend at the Hokusei circuit track in the centre of the country. Practice was hampered by rain with drivers getting very little running prior to the start of qualifying, which was held in dry conditions. It was Kyosho racer Takaaki Shimo that took the TQ spot ahead of former World Champion Keisuke Fukuda in 2nd, Yuya Sahashi in 3rd and Shinnosuke Yokoyama 4th. The 40 minute Open class final saw a very close battle at the front between the top 2 qualifiers and it was Fukuda who eventually came out on top for Mugen, taking the win and finishing less than 2 seconds up on Shimo who finished 2nd, while Xray driver Hiroki Fujita took 3rd.

Source: Central RC [centralrc.co.jp]

September 11, 2008

European Touring Series – Round 1

European Touring Series - Round 1

Following the success of our inaugural year, the Euro Touring Series is back for another bigger and better season, incorporating some emerging countries along the way. The season will kick off next month, 10th-12th of October, in Kastellaun, Germany, before moving on to Hungary in December, Poland in March, Netherlands in May and back to Andernach in Germany for the season finale in July. Round 1 will be run in place of the well known Speed Weekend and has already attracted the cream of European racing with Jilles Groskamp, Marc Rheinard, Viktor Wilck, Steen Graversen, Jonas Kaerup, Christer Andersson, Hupo Hönigl and more having already confirmed their entry.

European Touring Series - Round 1

Entry closes on the 9th of October, but as a bonus for those that pay their entry fees prior to the 19th of September they will receive a great goodie bag containing lots of freebies from the event sponsors. As always the legendary Scotty Ernst will be doing the commentary, BBK will be handling the timing and Red RC will be reporting live from the event.

For more information about the event and where it takes place go to the Series page on our site here.

Racers can enter round 1 of the ETS by going to rcracecontrol.com.

September 10, 2008

Jespers & Roufosse win Belgian TC Finale

For the last race of the 2008 Belgian touring car championships the series went to Roeselare, a great track and especially very fast but the weather forecast was not very good. On Saturday everybody could drive under good weather, even the sun was there but Sunday, was a disaster weather wise. Everybody had to water proof their car and because of the weather there was on fifteen drivers competing. In the EFRA class it was Demsey Jacob who took the pole, in front of Patrick Jespers in 2nd while 3rd spot went to Gerrit Van Swijgenhoven.

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